# How to Set Up a New User

A new user can be set up easily by a 'superuser' from within the CMS.

##### 1. Navigate to your CMS.

##### 2. Click "Update Users" under the Dashboard icon.

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##### 3. You will see a list of all current users - Click "add a user".

<p class="callout warning">Only a 'superuser' can add and change users.</p>

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##### 4. Enter the desired Username and Full Name, along with the appropriate email address.

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##### 5. Select the appropriate User Type.

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##### 6. Select the appropriate permissions.

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##### 7. Click the "Enabled?" toggle.

<p class="callout info">The "Enabled?" toggle is also useful if you wish to disable users</p>

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##### 8. Create a new password.

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##### 9. Click "Add" to create the new user.

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